People, Ethics & Governance

Empowering People, Strengthening Operations

Governance

Behind our success and resilience is a team of people responsible for making it happen. Filtrona’s longterm performance depends on a skilled workforce, safe workplaces, inclusive leadership, ethical conduct and strong governance.

This pillar brings together the human and governance foundations of our ESG strategy. It reflects how we invest in our people, protect their wellbeing, respect human rights, contribute to communities and uphold integrity across our business.

What We Have Done…

Employee & Talent Management

Employee and Talent Management is about attracting, developing and retaining the skills needed to support Filtrona’s specialised manufacturing operations and long-term growth. It covers training, leadership development, engagement, performance management and workforce capability.

Our Achievements

In 2025, Filtrona continued investing in workforce capability and accountability.

1,695 permanent employees globally.

76,195 training hours delivered.

Average 36 training hours per employee.

100% of employees received annual performance and development reviews.

Global digital performance management system, Workday, launched.

Employee engagement survey participation reached 90%.

Employee engagement score reached 3.99 out of 5 (80%), up from 3.82 in 2024

Singapore and Indonesia operations certified as Top Employers 2026.

Outlook

Filtrona will continue investing in leadership capability, workforce resilience and data-driven people management. We will also strengthen talent engagement, upskilling and performance development to support long-term business performance.

In 2025, female representation in management reached 29%, with average female compensation exceeding average male compensation across the group. No discrimination incidents were reported. This includes equal opportunity, non-discrimination, inclusive leadership and balanced representation across the workforce.

Our Achievements

Filtrona continued to embed DEI principles into recruitment, development and leadership processes.

Female employees represented 26.8% of the workforce.

Female representation in management reached 29.1%.

No discrimination incidents were reported.

100% of permanent employees were paid above living wage average.

The gender pay gap was -22.4% — average female compensation exceeded average male compensation.

Workforce reflected broad age and ethnic diversity across operating regions.

Outlook

Filtrona will continue strengthening leadership accountability and inclusive decision-making practices. We will also continue monitoring workforce and pay data to support fair and equitable employment practices

Workplace Health and Safety protects our people and supports operational continuity. All Filtrona sites operate under ISO 45001-certified occupational health and safety systems covering employees and contractors.

Our Achievements

Filtrona continued strengthening safety performance through structured hazard identification programmes and proactive near-miss reporting systems across all sites.

100% of employees and contractors covered by the occupational health and safety management system.

1 lost-time incident recorded.

Lost-Time Injury Rate: 0.05 per 200,000 hours worked.

No fatalities or high-consequence injuries.

21,572.6 HSE training hours delivered.

Filtrona Thailand recognised by the Social Security Office for health and safety performance.

Outlook

Filtrona will continue embedding proactive safety programmes, strengthening leadership accountability and promoting a culture of prevention, risk awareness and continuous improvement.

Filtrona has a strong commitment to fair labour practices, decent working conditions and respect for internationally recognised human rights standards. This includes prohibiting child labour, forced labour and modern slavery, while promoting non-discrimination and freedom of association in line with local laws.

Our Achievements

Human rights considerations remained integrated into ESG and enterprise risk management processes.

No substantiated human rights incidents reported.

No risks related to child labour, forced labour or freedom of association identified.

100% of procurement and compliance teams trained on human rights policies.

100% of employees and supply chain workers had access to confidential, non-retaliatory grievance mechanisms.

High-risk suppliers complied with Filtrona’s human rights standards.

Outlook

Filtrona will continue strengthening supplier engagement, awareness and due diligence to support responsible practices across its value chain.

Contributions to Society reflects Filtrona’s commitment to supporting communities where it operates. Through site-led initiatives, employee participation and long-term partnerships, the Company focuses on education, healthcare, child welfare and local community development.

Our Achievements

Filtrona supported community programmes across multiple regions, including long-term initiatives in India and site-level activities in Thailand, Paraguay, Indonesia, Singapore, China, Dubai, Budapest and Greensboro.

More than 7,000 community beneficiaries.

Community investment in India reached approximately USD 196,000 in FY2025.

Support provided for school infrastructure, teacher sponsorship and school kits.

Healthcare initiatives included the “Gift-a-Life” programme supporting 43 life-saving heart surgeries.

Site-level community engagement delivered across all operating regions.

Outlook

Filtrona will continue strengthening structured community engagement and employee involvement. We aim to formalise our community investment approach further, improve measurement of social outcomes and align initiatives with local needs.

Ethics and Integrity provides the foundation for responsible business conduct. Filtrona’s Group Ethics Code, Code of Conduct, Anti-Bribery and Corruption Policy, Right to Speak policy and compliance policies guide how employees and business partners are expected to act.


This includes anti-corruption, conflict of interest, competition law, data privacy, whistleblowing, sanctions compliance and responsible decision-making.

Our Achievements

Filtrona continued to reinforce ethical standards across its operations.

95% of employees completed ethics and compliance training.

No substantiated incidents of corruption identified.

No material whistleblowing cases reported.

No legal actions or confirmed incidents related to anti-competitive behaviour.

No substantiated complaints concerning customer privacy or data breaches.

73% of employees completed cybersecurity training in 2025, with full global rollout targeted for 2026.

100% of governance body members trained in anti-corruption policies and procedures.

Outlook

Filtrona will continue reinforcing ethics and integrity through training, leadership accountability, speak-up mechanisms and supplier engagement. The focus will remain on consistent implementation across all sites and continuous improvement of governance practices.

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Sustainability Report 2025

Our 2025 Sustainability Report marks a significant step forward. Going beyond our previous reporting to offer a more complete, transparent picture of how we operate and where we stand on our ESG commitments.

This year’s report introduces broader disclosures across our environmental impact, social performance, and governance practices. We’ve deepened our data coverage, added new metrics, and provided greater context around the progress on our sustainability journey. 

To further validate our commitments, the report has been independently assured by SGS under the AA1000 Assurance Standard v3 (Type 2, Moderate Assurance).

The Filtrona Sustainability Report 2024 demonstrates our unwavering commitment to sustainable, efficient, and socially responsible business practices.

It serves as a vital communication platform, fostering meaningful engagement with our stakeholders, including employees, customers, investors, regulatory bodies, suppliers, and the broader public.

This report outlines our strategic roadmap for achieving our ESG goals, with clear metrics to monitor the progress on our sustainability journey.

Sustainability Report 2025

Our 2025 Sustainability Report marks a significant step forward. Going beyond our previous reporting to offer a more complete, transparent picture of how we operate and where we stand on our ESG commitments.

This year’s report introduces broader disclosures across our environmental impact, social performance, and governance practices. We’ve deepened our data coverage, added new metrics, and provided greater context around the progress on our sustainability journey.

To further validate our commitments, the report has been independently assured by SGS under the AA1000 Assurance Standard v3 (Type 2, Moderate Assurance).

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